Road Maintenance Tech

Performs entry-level work in road construction and maintenance in one or more specialized public works programs. Work includes reconstruction/rehabilitation, surface maintenance, secondary drainage, right-of-way maintenance, or customer service.

Work involves coordinating the maintenance, operation, and repairs of equipment. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Operates various light and heavy equipment involved in construction and maintenance projects, such as rollers, backhoes, front-end loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, or mowers.

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections, routine servicing, and minor repairs on equipment.

• Ensures adherence to safety standards when operating equipment and at all other times.

• Picks up rocks, leaves, and trash and cleans up after heavier equipment and assists in the loading and unloading of trucks; installs guardrails, repairs detached or dented guardrails, and patches potholes.

• Inspects equipment to ensure that it meets safety and operational specifications.

• May perform other work as directed during emergencies such as extreme weather events, accidents, and hazardous material spills.

• Assists with traffic control operations in work zones as directed.

• Trains on equipment utilized by R&B Equipment Operator I.

• Maintains an accurate daily record of team performance, including timekeeping, materials utilized, equipment deployed, and other job related job site issues.

• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Requires a High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Requires six months of experience in construction and maintenance or other related experience. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with a good driving history. Prefer CDL driver's license with endorsements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of:

Policies, practices, procedures, and methods of assigned function. Applicable safety practices and regulations. Texas Motor Vehicle Code and other codes, laws, and statutes relating to the given position.

Operation and maintenance characteristics of primary hand and power tools. Light equipment and tools used in road maintenance. Skilled in:

Operating a variety of road maintenance light equipment safely. Operating grounds maintenance equipment safely. Both verbal and written communication, including conveying and following instructions and providing information to the public.

Ability to: Safely and correctly apply road construction and maintenance techniques. Safely and correctly drive light road maintenance and construction vehicles and equipment.

Understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively, as required. Work independently and efficiently. Manage time well and meet timelines.

Maintain accurate records. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public. Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity.

Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, client/customer contact, and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to extreme temperatures, outside elements, noise, vibration, contact with dust, fumes and hazardous chemicals, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects, and rodents. Requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment as required by job circumstances.

May work weekends or in an emergency. Public Works/Consolidated Roads employees may be required to respond to emergency situations, and may be required to train in emergency response and perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.

DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements.

The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.